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Data Center Technician

@ Serverfarm

Toronto, Ontario

$30–$35/hrOn-siteFull-time
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Overview

Serverfarm is hiring a Data Center Technician to operate and maintain critical MEP and cooling infrastructure in its data centers. The role covers site rounds, maintenance, incident response and contractor oversight, with a focus on 100% uptime of critical systems. Full-time employment with paid time off, holidays, 401k and full medical, dental and vision coverage is stated.

Pay:

$30–$35 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Operate and maintain MEP and distribution infrastructure safely
  • Monitor power and environmental conditions in critical spaces
  • Perform corrective and assigned maintenance in the internal CMMS
  • Respond to site incidents using MOP/EOP documentation

Requirements summary:

  • Proven experience working in a data center in a critical environment
  • Experience operating chilled water and DX cooling systems
  • Experience with UPS, generators, BMS and fire alarm systems
  • Good written and oral communication and high accuracy

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionRetirement planPaid time off
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · lever

Employer posting date
2026-10-23
First seen by our source
2026-10-23
Source record updated
2026-10-23

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Job details

DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan

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Job description

Serverfarm is a leading developer and operator of data centers with over 750+ locations and key customer relationships in 45 countries. We're revolutionizing how data centers operate across North America, Western Europe, and Israel, serving the world's leading technology and hyperscale companies. With Manulife Investment Management's acquisition in 2023 and our award-winning InCommand platform we're positioned for explosive growth as AI adoption and cloud migration drive unprecedented demand for data center capacity.

A career at Serverfarm means being at the forefront of digital infrastructure innovation, where your work directly impacts how the world's data is managed and secured. As we target 4x growth over the next four years, you'll have unprecedented opportunities to take on new challenges, develop cutting-edge skills, and grow your career across our expanding global operations.

Join our team of innovators and help shape the future of sustainable data centers while building a career without boundaries.

Serverfarm is a leading developer and operator of data centers with over 750+ locations and key customer relationships in 45 countries. We're revolutionizing how data centers operate across North America, Western Europe, and Israel, serving the world's leading technology and hyperscale companies. With Manulife Investment Management's acquisition in 2023 and our award-winning InCommand platform we're positioned for explosive growth as AI adoption and cloud migration drive unprecedented demand for data center capacity. A career at Serverfarm means being at the forefront of digital infrastructure innovation, where your work directly impacts how the world's data is managed and secured. As we target 4x growth over the next four years, you'll have unprecedented opportunities to take on new challenges, develop cutting-edge skills, and grow your career across our expanding global operations. Join our team of innovators and help shape the future of sustainable data centers while building a career without boundaries.

Key Accountabilities

    Ensure that all MEP plant and distribution infrastructure is operated and maintained in a safe manner, to best industry practice and within manufacturers recommendations.

  • Monitor power and environmental conditions within all critical spaces within the facility.

  • Perform assigned maintenance tasks in accordance with SF practices utilizing the internal CMMS.

  • Assist with planning and scheduling corrective maintenance activities

  • Escort and support outside contractors, ensuring they are abiding SF work rules and processes

  • Respond to site incidents, execute appropriate MOP/EOP documentation to resolve and/or mitigate issues and communicate to manage throughout event.

  • Support and follow all SF Change Control policies and procedures.

  • Perform site rounds and report any issues found to site management.

  • Participate in construction and commissioning activities as directed by site management

  • Adhere to all local, state and federal safety laws and requirements

  • Complete other duties as assigned by the management team

  • Participate in and support MOP/SOP/EOP documentation process for site.

  • Participate in and support the development of site policies and standards

  • Work with site team members to deliver 100% uptime of critical infrastructure

Required Skills

    Experience working in a Data Center with proven success in delivering customer requirements in a critical technology environment

  • Evidence of self-management and alignment with ever-changing priorities

  • Good written and oral communication skills, tenacity, and working to a high level of accuracy

  • Operating and maintaining chilled water-cooling systems

  • Operating and maintaining DX cooling systems

  • Operating and maintaining backup electrical systems such as UPS and generators

  • Operating Building Management systems and Fire alarm and detection systems

  • Building facility maintenance

Serverfarm is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace and offers paid time off, paid holidays, 401k and FULL coverage medical, dental and vision. Our compensation philosophy rewards employees for achieving the values and objectives aligned with the company’s goals and strategic initiatives.

The listed salary range for this position is an estimate based on the competitive job market. Final compensation will be based on your own individual skills, experience, and location.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this role. They are not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all possible responsibilities and duties. We encourage you to apply even if your experience isn't an exact match to the job description.

The listed salary range for this position is an estimate based on the competitive job market. Final compensation will be based on your own individual skills, experience, and location.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this role. They are not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all possible responsibilities and duties. We encourage you to apply even if your experience isn't an exact match to the job description.

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